Rule 1 Applicability

If a program in Indiana wants to provide pretrial services to people who have been arrested or are waiting for trial, it has to follow these rules. This includes things like assessing whether someone can safely be released before their court date and supervising them while their case is pending.

The rules set up a general framework based on research-backed practices, but they still allow some flexibility. Local programs can adjust how they operate based on what resources and staff they have available in their area. In other words, every certified program follows the same basic standards, but the exact way those standards are carried out can look different from one county or city to another.